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This Sand Tart Cookie Recipe is our family recipe perfect for the Christmas & Holiday season making a big batch of cookies. These cookies are easy to customize to your tastes with various toppings and make a fun activity for everyone involved.

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This sweet, Homemade Coffee Creamer recipe can be used in coffee or tea. It is made with 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and water or for a creamier option, you can use milk or half and half. It is infused with pure vanilla extract but can be customized with other extracts or even Baileys or rum for a boozy option. This creamer is so fast and easy to make for yourself or as an edible gift!

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Maple Cinnamon Butter

Maple Cinnamon Butter is a sweet and delicious butter recipe that is perfect for having on muffins, toast, popovers, bread, or just about anything you imagine. It only takes a few minutes and 4 simple ingredients to make this maple-cinnamon scented butter.

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    Meal Prep Recipes Collection- All of these recipes are freezer-friendly, so all you will have to do is reheat/defrost and enjoy! Included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Also included are kid-friendly snacks and treats. 

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    Hello,

    Are looking for recipes that make a large amount and can be made in advance for the week?

    Are you busy with working, watching your kids, and trying to clean the house right now?

    All of these recipes are freezer-friendly, so all you will have to do is reheat/defrost and enjoy!

    Included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.

    Also included are kid-friendly snacks and treats.

    (vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free options)

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    Meal Prep Recipes Collection

    Meal Prep Recipes Collection- All of these recipes are freezer-friendly, so all you will have to do is reheat/defrost and enjoy! Included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Also included are kid-friendly snacks and treats. 

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    Vegetarian Lasagna

    This Vegetarian Lasagna is packed with vegetables including sauteed baby spinach and Crimini (Baby Bella) mushrooms, grated zucchini and topped with Italian parsley.  It also has ricotta and mozzarella cheese with oregano which adds to it’s delicious flavor.  Feed a crowd and feed your family with this hearty dish!

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    Slow Cooker Pork Corn Stew

    This Slow Cooker Pork Corn Stew is a great way to use Summer corn and green peppers. This savory slow cooker recipe can be served topped with cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt and crusty bread. A great way to use up leftover pork roast!

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    Franks and Peppers Stew Recipe

    This Franks and Peppers Stew Recipe is a family recipe that offers a new way to have classic American Beef Franks. This garden vegetable stew has all the flavors of Summer produce, it’s hearty and satisfying and serves a crowd. Make it for your next BBQ, potluck or family gathering.

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    Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

    Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

    Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken is an easy recipe that can be the basis for many recipes, like tacos, on top of salads, in chili, sandwiches and more. It’s lean, a great source of protein and only requires only 6 required ingredients.

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    Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

    This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe is a creamy, cheesy, flavorful and satisfying one-dish casserole that feeds a crowd. It includes an option to swap out sour cream for plain Greek yogurt (serves 12).

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    Instant Pot Lentils

    Instant Pot Lentils

    Making Instant Pot Lentils is so easy in our favorite pressure cooker, the Instant Pot. You can use these lentils to top salads, in wraps or as a side with dinner. So easy, healthy and delicious! (vegan option, gluten-free)

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    Funeral Potatoes

    Funeral Potatoes

    Funeral Potatoes are a cheesy funeral potatoes casserole recipe that feeds all your cravings. Perfect for any nights dinner, special occasions and any gathering with hungry stomachs 🙂

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    Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

    Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

    This Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is a savory and comforting one-dish recipe, perfect for dinner with your family or bringing to a gathering. It has chicken, pie crust, tater tots, mixed vegetables all combined into one lovely dish! (makes 2, 9-inch round casserole pies)

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    Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Chili

    This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Chili is the perfect bowl of winter comfort food. This recipe can be made quick and easy in your instant pot. Make this warm and savory chili in advance to have for the week ahead. It has a sweet taste, coming from the sweet potatoes and comforting from the chicken. They are paired together perfectly to satisfy your tongue! Add any additional topping of your choice to top it off. I personally pair my chili with a topping of cheddar cheese, avocado, plain Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs.

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    Green Bean Casserole

    Green Bean Casserole is a classic, Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday side dish staple recipe. This Green Bean Casserole recipe is a vegetarian-based recipe, using tender, French-cut green beans, and a homemade, cream of mushroom sauce (no canned soup here!). The casserole is topped off with crispy onions, try making this classic American cuisine side dish recipe for your next potluck, , holiday dinner or family gathering! (1 recipe makes 9×13-inch casserole, vegetarian)

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    Tuna Noodle Casserole

    This Tuna Noodle Casserole is made-from-scratch (no canned soup!), it has buttery Light ‘n Fluffy® Extra Wide Egg Noodles, fresh vegetables like onions, garlic, celery and peas and seasoned with dill, lemon, fresh Italian parsley salt and pepper. This creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole, is the ultimate in comfort food!

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    Vegetarian Mac ‘n Cheese is a baked mac ‘n cheese recipe, made with vegan shredded cheeses, vegan butter, elbow macaroni and topped with Panko breadcrumbs. Try out this cheesy, vegetarian side dish that has an easy way to make it vegan too.

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    Homemade Turkey Soup

    This nourishing Homemade Turkey Soup recipe can be made with leftovers from a turkey dinner. You can make the broth from turkey leftovers, just add some veggies like carrots and celery and turkey meat and you are all set for a delicious and savory soup!

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    Lentil Soup with Celery Root

    Lentil Soup with Celery Root

    Lentil Soup with Celery Root has celery (stalks), celery root, onions, olive oil, coconut oil, brown lentils, vegetable broth, garlic and a few other ingredients. It is a healthy, savory vegan, gluten free soup to warm you up through cold weather or year round. 

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    Soothing Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup

    Soothing Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is your nourishing and healthful friend when you are nursing a cold or just want a bowl of warm goodness for your tummy.

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    Hamburger Vegetable Soup

    This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is hearty and flavorful and warms you from head to toe. And with so many veggie combinations available, it’s totally customizeable to your tastes!

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    This Homemade Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola has cinnamon and warm vanilla, crunchy pumpkin seeds, tart cranberries and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup & honey. It has the option to leave out the oil or butter and a flaxseed

    Homemade Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola

    This Homemade Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola has cinnamon and warm vanilla, crunchy pumpkin seeds, tart cranberries and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup & honey.  It has the option to leave out the oil or butter and a flaxseed “egg” adding to its health benefits.  Check out my tips for customizing this Homemade Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola for your tastes and preferences below!

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    Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

    Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

    This Rice Krispies Treats Recipe yields big, butter-y and chewy squares (makes 9 squares).

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    Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Bake

    This savory and satisfying Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Bake has sausage, hash browns, cheese and eggs. It’s perfect for any breakfast or brunch gathering! (12 slices).

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    Marshmallow S'Mores Cereal Treat Bars

    Marshmallow S'Mores Cereal Treat Bars

    These Marshmallow S’Mores Cereal Treat Bars make a perfect after school or sports snack. A great, new way to enjoy all the flavor of s’mores in a treat bar!

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    Sweet Potato Kale Lentil Soup is incredibly nutritious, so flavorful and perfect for a Fall or Winter soup. (vegan) Check out all 8 Sweet Potato recipes from the #FoodieMamas recipe roundup!

    Sweet Potato Kale Lentil Soup

    Sweet Potato Kale Lentil Soup is incredibly nutritious, so flavorful and perfect for a Fall or Winter soup. (vegan) Check out all 8 Sweet Potato recipes from the #FoodieMamas recipe roundup below!

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